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Offline silver

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mark 1 gear prob ?
« on: 13 March 2003, 21:48 »
hi, i am now the proud owner of my sisters old 1.6 1983 golf. the problem is that it is really hard to get first gear. I have taken it to a couple of ropey garages who without examinimg it mumble about new gearbox...uneconomical etc and generally look less than keen to fleece me. It drives like a dream otherwise and so I wondered if anyone had any ideas about what the problem could be or could recommend a sympathetic garage in South or East London.  

Thanks

Stan
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Offline richandhazel

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Re: mark 1 gear prob ?
« Reply #1 on: 13 March 2003, 21:57 »
Its not out of adjustment is it? Once in gear is it OK? If so, I would suggest 2 things, first of all check your adjustment, I'll dig out the site again for you.
If its all within tollerance then change the oil for fully synthetic. That should do it.
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Re: mark 1 gear prob ?
« Reply #2 on: 13 March 2003, 21:59 »
Here you go, Good luck, let us know how you get on:-

http://www.geocities.com/jonnyguru/vw/shifter.html
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Re: mark 1 gear prob ?
« Reply #3 on: 14 March 2003, 12:00 »
I'm chuffed - thanks very much - I'll let you know how I get on.

Stan
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